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A Brief History of the poodle
There are several theories of the Poodle's origins and, while it is
regarded as the National Dog of France, the breed's actual roots may
have come from Germany where he is known as the Pudel or Canis
Familiaris Aquatius.
The breed is also known as the "French Poodle" and the
"Caniche." The Standard Poodle's original popularity was largely due to
his fame as a Water Retriever.
Ancient Egyptian and Roman artefacts depict the Poodle's
ancestors assisting their masters as game nets are brought in,
retrieving various game from marshes, and herding animals.
The Poodle
is said to be related to the Portuguese Water Dog and the Irish Water
Spaniel.
The Standard Poodle is the oldest of the three varieties,
however, there is evidence that indicates the smaller types, the
Miniature and Toy, were developed shortly after the Standard breed was
established as he is recognized today.
Poodles were first brought to North America at the end of
the 19th century but the breed did not become popular until after the
second World War.
By the mid 1950's, and for about 20 years thereafter,
the Poodle was the most popular breed in the United States. |